Yabu. We can't afford a holiday this year but are going to the show. The amount of a ticket isn't much more than a Friday takeaway and bottle of wine/ night out etcbut is a really special day for all the family.

we took our dd two years ago for her birthday day. she loved it and it was a good wee show for the kids. we didn't buy any merchandise but I would say the look on dds face and her excitement was worth it